[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay re-visited

Early this morning, I had time for a quick ride out for a short visit, dreaming of results like those experienced by Hugh & Andy later in the day. This mindset was encouraged by the covey of (7) "tame" N. Bobwhite, that were on the road within 100' of the western entrance to the bay-they even

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay

Tonight at Mecox, with water rushing in the inlet, the flat at the cut abounded with birds. I ran into Andy Baldelli there and below are the highlights of our composite list. White-rumped Sandpiper 12 Western Sandpiper 1 juv Red Knot15 Marbled Godwit 1 Black Skimmer 2

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present

A two hour walk around the North end of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay this morning revealed rewarding birds with the highlights being 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, the American Avocet, and an American Golden-Plover amongst the 50+Black-bellied Plover flock.  Other good birds included a single Pectoral

[nysbirds-l] @JBWR Golden Plover (YES), American Avocet (YES), Wilson's Phalarope...

I joined Karlo Mirth this morning after his call about the 3 Wilson's Phalaropes on the East Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Together, we observed about 19 species of shorebirds with highlights being: American Avocet (1) Wilson's Phalarope (3) American Golden Plover (1) Pectoral Sandpiper

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brown Pelican in the Adirondacks

Barb, I hope you (or others) can read the band. It will be fascinating to know where this bird originates from and whether it has been seen elsewhere in the northeast before ending up in the Adirondacks. Maybe others who scan the listserves recall other sightings of a banded bird? Readers may

[nysbirds-l] JBWR 3 Wilson's Phalaropes now reported on the East Pond...

I just got received a call from Karlo Mirth who was looking at 3 Wilson's Pahalropes at the NE of the East Pond. No word yet, on any Avocet sightings, but I will post if I hear any updates. Good luck if you go. Jamaica Bay is good birding! Andrew Baksh Queens NY www.birdingdude.blogspot.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20

I was also at Jamaica Bay yesterday and saw the Avocet and Wilson's Phalarope. Follow the link below for photos of these birds (and a few others.) http://clarenceholmesphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/jamaica-bay-wildlife-r efuge_20.html Clarence Holmes West Harrison, NY -- NYSbirds-L List

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20

American Avocet, Marbled Godwit and Wilson's Phalarope all by the first and second spits on the north end of the east pond as of 6 PM on Thursday 8/20. Rob Bate -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay 8/20

American Avocet, Marbled Godwit and Wilson's Phalarope all by the first and second spits on the north end of the east pond as of 6 PM on Thursday 8/20. Rob Bate -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Jamaica Bay WR: 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, American Avocet, and A. Golden-Plover Present

A two hour walk around the North end of the East Pond at Jamaica Bay this morning revealed rewarding birds with the highlights being 2 Wilson's Phalaropes, the American Avocet, and an American Golden-Plover amongst the 50+Black-bellied Plover flock.  Other good birds included a single Pectoral

[nysbirds-l] Mecox Bay

Tonight at Mecox, with water rushing in the inlet, the flat at the cut abounded with birds. I ran into Andy Baldelli there and below are the highlights of our composite list. White-rumped Sandpiper 12 Western Sandpiper 1 juv Red Knot15 Marbled Godwit 1 Black Skimmer 2